Practice Implications For Biotechnology And Therapeutics (6.3.3) - Enzymes – The Catalysts of Life
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Implications for Biotechnology and Therapeutics

Practice - Implications for Biotechnology and Therapeutics

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a ribozyme?

💡 Hint: It acts like an enzyme but is not a protein.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main benefit of using ribozymes for gene silencing?

💡 Hint: Think about how they affect gene expression.

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Question 1

What is a ribozyme?

A protein enzyme
An RNA molecule
A DNA fragment

💡 Hint: Remember, not all catalysts are proteins.

Question 2

True or False: Ribozymes can be used for gene silencing.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how they interact with mRNA.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hypothetical ribozyme for treating a specific genetic disorder and outline its target mechanism.

💡 Hint: Focus on the disease mechanism and its associated mRNA.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the medical implications of leveraging ribozymes in combating antibiotic resistance.

💡 Hint: Consider the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance.

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